Scouring device



R. B. KINGMAN I March 20, 1928.

scoURI'NG DEVICE Filed Jan. 21. 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 BY www ATTORNEYS! March 20, `1928.

y R. B. KINGMAN SCOURING DEVICE Filed Jamal. 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 j INVENTOR.

BY WIW] ATTORNEYS.

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SCOURI'NG DEVICE.

Application filed January 21, 19.25. Serial No. 3,740. i

AThis invention relates, generally, to an imroved scouring device; and the invention as reference, moreparticularly, to a novel construction of hand implement or device 5 especially adapted for, use as a kitchen and household aid for cleansing and brightening surfaces which require the-application of abrasive action thereto, such, for example, as kitchen utensils and the like, metal surfaces, etc.

The invention has for its principal object to provide a novel construction or form of device comprising a center core or supporting element of suitable material enveloped in a splinterless metallic fabric cover; the latter being adapted to effect the desired `abrasive action when the device is applied to and rubbed upon the surface to be' cleaned or scoured, and the center core being adapted to provide a suitable backing or support for the abrasive fabric. The novel scouring device thus characterized will provide a very durable, strong and efficient structure which may be subjected to considerable rough usage without loss of shape or efficiency.

Other objects ofthis invention, not at this time more particularly enumerated, .will be clearly understood from the following detailed description of the same.

The invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings, inA which Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic view illustrating thepreparation of an abrasive fabric to form the outercover of the device; Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic view,lshowing the manner of applying the abrasive. fabric cover to the center core or supporting element; Fig. 3 is a vertical section of the completed scouring device, with the center core or supporting element shown in elevation; and Fig. 4 is a rspective view of the completed scourin evice.

ig. 5 is a part vertical section and .part elevation of a modified form of center core 44,5 or supporting element, enveloped in the abrasive fabric cover, the latter being shown in section; and Fig. 6 is a similar sectional view, taken on line 6-6 in Fig. 5.l

Similar characters of reference are emall of the hereinabove described views, to indicate corresponding parts.

Referring now to Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive of the accompanying drawings, the reference character 10 indicates one core or supporting element of my novel material, preferably of form of the center scouring device. This form of center core or supporting element consists of a preferably spheroidal mass of resilient material, such as rubber. Where a maximum of resiliency or elasticity in the Center core or supporting element is desired, together with the ability to other cleansing fluid, I may employ a'material such as sponge-rubber, which is both highly resilient and porous.

The abrasive fabric covering with which the center core or supporting element 10 is enveloped, preferably comprises a metallic fabric f, initially produced as a tubular knit seamless body, or otherwise woven fabric joined into the desired initial tubular form by a seam:- The fabric may 'oe all metal. that is one `formed entirely from metallic a non-corrosive metal, such as copper, and preferably'7 formed from thin ribbon-like or fiat wire, although other cross-sectional shapes of wire may be employed; or the fabric may be made of Vegetable yarn and metal in any suitable manner to produce an abrasive fabric of composite character.

The abrasive fabric f may be applied around the surface of the center core or supporting element l() and suitably secured in place by any means or in any manner found convenient 'o1' desirable. The abrasive fabric cover-'thus produced and applied upon the center core or supporting element may consist of one or more plies or thicknesses of fabric. I would recommend, however, a two-ply abrasive fabric cover, as adapted to give long life as well as a heavy body of abrasive mass, and I have therefore. illustrated, in Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive of the drawings, the manner of forming andv applying abrasive fabric cover. To this end Ita e a suitable length of tubular abrasive fabric f, and then turn the same back'upon itself to double the same, as shown in Fig. 1. I then gather together and fasten the free doubled ends of the fabric, as at 11, in Fig. 1, whereupon I turn the twoly body inside out, thus producing a bag-li e member, vsuch as shown in Fig. 2, into the interior of which Il insert the center or siip` porting element 10. After the center core or supporting element is placed within said bag-like member, I thereupon gather the open end of the latter together to close the same over' the center core or supporting elesoak up and holdwater or ,v

accumulations of dirt,

ment 10, suitably fastening the gathered edges together by Wire stitching or any other convenient form of fastening means, thus completing the scouring device.

As will be understood from an inspection of the drawings, the center core or supporting element 10 yieldably backs the abrasive fabric f at all points, thus not only affording a device which can be readily and easily grasped and retained by the hand in use, but also providing in use an adequate support for the abrasive fabric to firmly press the saine a ainst the surface to be scoured or cleansed.

he device with the novel center core or supporting element v10 is itself easily cleansed of grease and the like, and can thus be kept in desired sanitary condition.

Referring now to Figs. 5 and 6, I have shown a modified form of my novel scouring device, substantially the same in form and construction as that already above described, except that inthe lplace of the soft solid rubber or sponge-rubber center core, I have substituted'a yhollow air inflated rubber ball 12, which provides a satisfactory backing and support for the abrasive fabric cover, and therefore affords. a form of my novel device, which .in essentials is equivalent to the first described form.

I am aware that other modifications of specific details of construction and form, other than those already above indicated, may be made without departing 'from the 1,ees,1se

scopev of this invention as defined by the appended claims. Hence, I do not limit myself to the exact arrangements and combinations of the devices and parte 4as described in the foregoing specification, nor doI confine myselfto the exact details of the construction of said devices and parts as illus- `trated in the accompanying drawings.

Having thus claim 1. A scouring device, cornprisinl a center core comprising a readily deforma le elastic body, an abrasive cover engaged upon and around saidA core so as to be backed thereby, said cover consisting in a metallic fabric knitted from flat ribbon-like Wire -to produce a multiplicity of scraping elements, and means to COTS.

described my invention, I

core conlprising a readily deformable elastic body, an abrasive cover consisting in a metallic fabric knitted from flat ribbon-like Wire into tubular form and doubled onitself to provide a plurality of cover plies,'said core" being enclosed in said tubular cover, Ythe open ends of sald tubular cover being gathered together and closed, and means to reltain said ends in such closed condition. I'

Iny testimony, that I claim the invention set forth above I have hereunto set my' hand this 6th day of Januar 1925.

RUSSELL B. KIN

2. A scouring device, comprising-"5a centenI secure said cover relative'to said 

